Who loved the new Lightport event in Southport?!
If you’re like us and missing it already, don’t worry – here are 24 brilliant events to come back to Southport to enjoy during an action-packed 2026!
Las Vegas Casino Charity Night Party – Saturday 21st February 2026
There has been huge interest in a unique fundraising night devoted to the NHS in Southport, which will be headlined by X Factor star Ray Quinn and his seven piece band in an unforgettable party night across three floors.
The Las Vegas Casino Charity Night Party will take place at The Grand on Lord Street in Southport from 7pm on Saturday 21st February 2026.
This fantastic fundraising night will raise money for the ICU Steps charity as owner Andrew Mikhail’s way of saying thank you to the charity and to the NHS for saving his life.
This will be the fourth annual fundraising event he has hosted, with this being by far the biggest yet.
Andrew Mikhail, Chairman of the Mikhail Hotel And Leisure Group, has raised tens of thousands of pounds for ICU Steps through his annual fundraising nights held in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
The Las Vegas Casino Charity Night Party will be the first fundraising night with tickets available to members of the public, with tickets (£30) available via The Grand website: Las Vegas Charity Night – The Grand
International Women’s Day – Friday 6th March 2026
The International Women’s Day celebration 2026 organised by Queenscourt Hospice and Stand Up For Southport is celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide.
This global event also serves as a powerful call to action for advancing gender equality.
Queenscourt IWD 2026 celebration will be held at The Grand on Lord Street, a beautiful venue known for its elegance and charm. Attendees will enjoy a two-course meal while hearing from relevant keynote speakers who will inspire and empower. The celebration will be rounded off with music and dancing, providing a joyful conclusion to the event.
Visit: Queenscourt Hospice | Where life is for living
St Patrick’s Day Beer Festival – Saturday 21st March 2026
Brand new event! The grand beer hall marquee at Victoria Park in Southport will be booming with the sound of fiddles & live Irish music with two sessions available.
Raise a stein of stout and toast to a proper Irish session!
Visit: Home | Southport Oktoberfest | Southport Events | Victoria Park
APRIL
Cristal Palace – 3rd-4th April 2026
World-renowned French street theatre company Transe Express brings its spectacular show Cristal Palace to Lord Street with a 15-metre-wide flying chandelier, transforming the street into an open air ballroom with live music, aerial performance and dance, a dazzling fusion of art and theatre set to be one of the year’s defining moments.
Visit: Home
Southport Sausage & Cider Festival – Saturday 18th April 2025
New event! Southport’s Oktoberfest Presents Sausage & Cider Festival coming to Victoria Park on Saturday 18th April 2026.
Live oompah band; steins of beer and cider; authentic German cuisine; more to be announced.
Visit: Home | Southport Oktoberfest | Southport Events | Victoria Park
Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards – Friday 24th April 2026
Do you know a true local hero who deserves recognition?
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards, organised by Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group and Stand Up For Southport with support from In Demand Radio.
They have a total of 13 awards all sponsored by local businesses to present to those who give so selflessly for others.
Visit: Pride Of Sefton Awards
MAY
Big Top Festival – 2nd-3rd May 2026
Big Top Festival will take over the town with the best of modern circus including shows from world renowned companies including Circa and Gandini Juggling coming to one of the artforms spiritual homes. Across open-air stages, audiences can expect breathtaking acts, live music and hands-on workshops for all ages.
Visit: Home
Star Trekk – Friday 8th May 2026
This annual night walk bring together families from across Southport, Formby and West Lancashire walking together to raise funds for Queenscourt Hospice,
This 10k route takes walkers through Southport in one of the year’s biggest community events.
Visit: Queenscourt Hospice | Where life is for living
Lancashire County Cricket – 15th-18th May 2026
Lancashire’s first team cricketers will return to Southport & Birkdale Sports Club in Southport for a County Championship match in 2026.
Sports fans in our town and the surrounding areas will be able to watch players like James Anderson, Marcus Harris and Keaton Jennings take on Worcestershire in a four-day game beginning on Friday, 15th May 2026.
Southport Beer Week – 20th – 25th May 2026
Southport Town Centre
The town-wide celebration of real ale and good beer is returning for its sophomore year in 2026!
Take on the Beer Week ‘real ale trail’ and get a gang together to join in on some of the great events and activities taking place.
Visit: Your Southport | The Local Guide to Southport
Southport Food & Drink Festival – 29th-31st May 2026
If you love food, then you need to add the Southport Food & Drink Festival to your diary!
A ‘foodies’ paradise with a little something for everyone to enjoy. Stimulate your senses and try food from different cultures – you can enjoy crepes, gourmet burgers, hot wings, churros, spiral potatoes, paella and curry from the Street Food stalls.
Tantalise the taste buds by sampling the different produce around the event – handmade cheeses, sausages, sweet and savoury pies, chutneys and pickles are just a few of the delights that can be taken home.
Traditional British food is celebrated throughout and producers will delight you with homemade pies, chutneys, local sausages, hog roast, and ice cream.
Throughout the weekend the entertainment arena will host local bands and musicians, you can shade from the sunshine (hopefully!) and tuck into the amazing food and drink.
Visit: Visit Southport | Official Southport Tourist Information Site
JUNE
Southport Colour Run – Saturday 6th June 2026
Bookings are now open for the 2026 Southport Colour Run!
The town’s most colourful and crazy fundraising event returns to Southport Rugby Club for its third year on Saturday, 6th June 2026, after its sell-out success last year.
All funds raised will once again go towards the Elsie’s Story charity.
The day is hosted by Broadley Developments and will be hosted by Trevor Ford from Mighty Radio.
You can book here: SRFC Annual Colour Run
Tickets cost £20 per adult; £10 per child; or £40 for a family with two adults and two children (plus booking fee).
Registration takes place from 1pm with the race starting from 2pm at Southport Rugby Club, Waterloo Road, Southport, PR8 4QW.
Summer Solstice – Saturday 20th June 2026
Get ready for the most unforgettable start to summer!
In Demand Radio and Elite Events are thrilled to bring Summer Solstice, a spectacular one-
day festival on Saturday, 20th June 2026, to Victoria Park, Southport.
Running from 2pm to 10pm this 8-hour day dancing party promises an all-
out celebration of music, sunshine, and good vibes.
Whether you’re a die-hard dance music fan or just looking for the perfect way to kick off the season, Summer Solstice delivers a VIP experience for every guest.
Visit: indemandradio.com/liverpool
North West Armed Forces Festival – 27th & 28th June 2026
Organised by Southport Royal British Legion, this event has grown to become one of the biggest and best Armed Forces Day events in the UK.
It is free to attend with lots happening across Southport town centre on both days.
More details to be announced.
JULY
The Open – 12th-19th July 2026
Royal Birkdale Golf Club is the jewel in the crown of Southport’s golfing heritage and is widely regarded as the best links course in England and is a regular host to The Open Championship.
Another riveting chapter in golf’s most famous championship will be written when the world’s best players return to Royal Birkdale in 2026 for the 154th Open.
The Southport links will stage The Open for the 11th time, with more special moments guaranteed in the quest for the famous Claret Jug.
Championship play will start on Thursday 16 July and run across four days until Sunday 19 July when the winner and Champion Golfer of the Year will be crowned.
AUGUST
Southport Flower Show – 20th to Sunday 23rd August 2026
Get ready for a blooming brilliant time at the 2026 Southport Flower Show!
The show takes place from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd August 2026, and promises to be bigger and better than ever!
As the UK’s largest independent flower show, Southport Flower Show attracts over 55,000 visitors across four spectacular days – plus special discounts for residents in the PR8 and PR9 postcodes in Southport.
Prepare to be inspired by breathtaking show gardens, stunning floral displays, and expert gardening advice that will ignite your passion for plants. You can also enjoy live cookery demonstrations, delicious food, live music, and a whole host of entertainment that makes this a fantastic day out for everyone.
Kids under 16 go free when accompanied by a paying adult, so bring the whole family!
Visit: Home – Southport Flower Show
Southport Air Show – 29th – 30th August 2026
The Southport Air Show, a cherished tradition and highlight of our summer calendar, is thrilled to open its gates again in 2026 and welcome you all – families, friends, aviation buffs, and first-time visitors alike – to another spectacular weekend by the sea.
For many years, the Air Show has thrilled generations, bringing together families, aviation enthusiasts, and the local community in a shared celebration of flight, skill, and engineering marvels. This year promises to be no exception!
Visit: Southport Air Show 2025 | Visit Southport
SEPTEMBER
24-hour Yacht Race – 12th & 13th September 2026
Marine Lake, Southport, setting off from the West Lancs Yacht Club.
Over 500 competitors descend on Southport to take part in the famous dinghy race, which tasks competitors with a 24-hour race around a large section of the beautiful Marine Lake.
Watching the many coloured sails navigate around the lake’s islands is an incredible spectacle. It’s a perfect excuse for a day trip to the coast and a picnic down by the water.
Visit: WLYC 24 Hour Race : West Lancs Yacht Club
Great British Motor Show – Sunday 13th September 2026
Great British Motor Shows are delighted to come back to Victoria Park in Southport.
The stunning grounds of the Southport Flower Show will play host to a day of your stunning cars and bikes.
The Motor Show will have hundreds of cars, bikes and commercials.
Trade stands, autojumble plus show arena, food stalls and main displays will also be on site.
Visit: Great British Motor Show – Victoria Park Events
British Musical Fireworks Championship – 26th & 27th September 2026
Get ready to be amazed! We love music, we love vibrant colours, and we absolutely love hearing the crowd gasp with delight at Southport’s incredible British Musical Fireworks Championship. Taking place in the stunning Victoria Park each year, this event is a must-see for anyone who enjoys a truly spectacular show.
The British Musical Fireworks Championship isn’t just any fireworks display, it’s a pyro- musical competition, where fireworks are choreographed perfectly to music, creating an unforgettable experience. Expect some of the most breathtaking displays you’ll ever witness, where every explosion is timed to perfection!
Join us in Southport for an unforgettable fusion of tradition and innovation, the ultimate celebration of light, sound, and creativity.
Visit: Visit Southport | Official Southport Tourist Information Site
OCTOBER
Southport Comedy Festival – 2nd–18th October 2026
Over 6,000 people enjoyed the 2025 Southport Comedy festival sponsored by Halliwell Jones Kia and the popular annual 17-day event looks to be even better in 2026!
Scott Bennett was recently announced as the fourth act on the bill for 2026, joining German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn, King of the One Liner Gary Delaney, and Laura Smyth, the rapidly rising comedy and TV star, as seen on Live at the Apollo, QI, Would I Lie To You and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
The 15th annual Southport Comedy Festival runs from, returning for the sixth year to the luxury, fully-seated and heated marquee provided by Elite Events, set in the stunning grounds of Victoria Park, home of the world-famous Southport Flower Show.
There were a record-breaking ten sell-out shows in 2025, making it the most successful festival to date.
Visit: Southport Comedy Festival
Books Alive! – 24th-31st October 2026
Books Alive! Is a reimagined literature festival designed for families and young readers. Running through half-term, the event will fill the town with storytelling installations, live performances and author-led workshops, turning Southport into a living storybook.
Visit: Home
Oktoberfest – 24th & 25th October 2026
Southport Oktoberfest is back at Victoria Park in Southport after a stunning first year!
There are various sessions available for the biggest German themed party in Southport.
Enjoy German beers; German sausages and food; oompah bands and great entertainment; and a day or night out you won’t forget!
Visit: Home | Southport Oktoberfest | Southport Events | Victoria Park
DECEMBER
Southport Santa Sprint – Sunday 6th December 2026
Southport will once again turn into a sea of Santas as hundreds of runners, walkers and dog walkers don their Father Christmas suits to walk either a 3k or a 5k course to support Queenscourt Hospice.
A wonderful way of enjoying some festive spirit in Southport.
Visit: Queenscourt Hospice | Where life is for living
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